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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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205 55 16?

will they fit an IROC rim or are they too small?

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Re: 205 55 16?

16 inch rim?

Yeah, they will fit. Somewhat narrow, but they will fit.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Re: 205 55 16?

don't do it. That tire is way too narrow to carry around that front end
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Re: 205 55 16?

They'll fit, but not very well. Why do you ask?
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Re: 205 55 16?

225's would probably be better. Is this for snow tires? If not, then throw on some 255's
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Re: 205 55 16?

It is for snow tires. Tire rack says 225 55 16 or 215 60 16, I see 205 55 16 all the time used, must be a popular size. I didn't know if that last 10-20mm would matter. I want 255's in the spring. My 245's are gone and I need some traction.
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